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Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)

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Release Date: May 3, 2003 Wide

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Based on the 1961 children's novel by Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows is a family-oriented drama four years in the making. This project is co-directed by Lyman Dayton, who also adapted the screenplay and produced the 1974 filmed version. The story involves 12-year-old Billy Coleman (Joseph Ashton), who lives in the Ozark mountains with his mother, Jenny (Renee Faia), and father, Will (Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band). Billy's grandfather (Dabney Coleman) encourages him to save

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Kids & Family

Directed By: Lyman D. Dayton , Lyman Dayton

In Theaters: May 3, 2003 Wide

On DVD: Dec 21, 2004

Cast

Joseph Ashton
Billy Coleman
Ned Beatty
The Sheriff
Mac Davis
Bellington
Dabney Coleman
Grandpa
Kris Kristofferson
Older Billy Coleman
Steve Sandalis
Steve Johnson
Renee Faia
Jenny Coleman
Gary Anson
Wendell
Andrew Dickison
Rainie Pritchard
Stuart Dickison
Rubin Pritchard
Kevin Gourd
Garth
Zack Hamilton
Bart
Lindsey Labadie
Delores
Eric Starkey
Ben Kyle
Dave Matthews
Will Coleman

Critic Reviews for Where the Red Fern Grows

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...it seems likely that fans of Rawls' book will find plenty to embrace here.

June 21, 2007 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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For adults, the experience might be a tad more tiresome, since most of the action is by now rather shopworn, and the movie's pace is on the slow, sometimes uneven side.

December 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...undoubtedly wholesome family entertainment, and I have no doubt that kids will enjoy it. For adults, the experience might be a tad more tiresome.

December 26, 2004 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

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Great Movie, watched it with my son, brought back so many memories of me at his age when I read the book.

July 4, 2009

Drew Marino

Quite sad and touching a story. Perhaps melodromatic, but that's to be expected. I would've liked to have seen more of a development of the dogs' relationship.

December 21, 2007